Tiếng Việt · Idiom Attested

ác như hùm

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Meaning · English

extremely cruel and brutal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Lão ta ác như hùm.He is extremely cruel.

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What does “ác như hùm” mean?

extremely cruel and brutal

Is “ác như hùm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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